high risk downs result

[SanAndreas]

hello there

Just recieved the news that my bloods have shown that im high risk for Down's. 1 in 180.

Wasnt expecting it even though i am 39. Its my third baby.

Im 19 wks now and couldnt face a termination and always said id never terminate but what the hell do i do. They offered me an amnio but is there any point? On the other hand how the hell can i wait until the baby is born to find out. Im having my anomoly scan on Wed which might show something, but what if it doesnt?

Im really worried now, ive got work this aafternoon but cant face it, but i suppose i wwill hav to just go.

Any advice please?

oh!!my risk is 1 in 70 chance.

Mel what happened? Are you ok? I have just found this thread. I went through the exact same thing in January with this pregnancy. I had 2 nuchal fold test scans done and then the CVS done and the waiting was the worst 30 hours of my whole life. I had a mother who is very pro-get rid of it and try again as well. Hideous since I DO NOT share that sentiment and actually decided I probably wouldn't have been able to have a termintaion so in fact what was the point of having any tests at all done. I don't think I'll bother with any detailed scans if I have another baby TBH.

Anyway, enough about me, I am totally thinking of you and have everything crossed you get the result you want.

Kelly, have you had the amnio? Are you ok?
My risk was 1:46 so i really know how this feels.

Just came back on this thread again after my panicky posting last wk.

I decided against the amnio.

I had my scan and everything looked normal. Soniographer was very thorough and kept double checking. I know this doesnt mean that there isnt a chromosomal problem but i feel massively reassured.

This really put my mind at rest.

How did you get on Kelly?